By Harry Bultema The word EKKLESIA, here translated CHURCH, is found one hundred and eighteen times in the New Testament and in the Septuagint it is often found to describe the assembly of Israel. In Acts 7:38 Stephen uses it for the hosts of Israel, which had been...
By Marvin Duncan Ephesians 4&5 The Christian ministry has, for the most part, directed itself to an evangelistic ministry. That is, most of the Christian ministry has been directed to the salvation of those outside of Christ. This is surely a part of the...
“For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of...
“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.” (Psalm 90:10) I find it interesting that Solomon the King would mention youth...
1. The False Prophet is mentioned four times in Scripture: as the beast that comes out of the earth (Rev. 13:11), and by name in Revelation 16:13, 19:20 and 20:10. 2. The False Prophet, having come from the earth, is apparently a Jew (Rev. 13:11). 3. The False...
1. The Apostle John warned that there would be many “antichrists” (1 Jn. 2:18-19; 4:3; 2 Jn. 1:7). However, the Apostle John seems to have in mind a specific person, who would arise to worldwide power during the Tribulation period, when he said “that Antichrist shall...
